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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.07, 33.03 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.07, 33.03 and 17.54 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.07 : 33.03 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.07/33.03 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.07x = 33.03 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.07x = 579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.35/22.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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